Images by Justin Ross
Tucked between the legendary slopes of Whistler and the coastal energy of Vancouver lies some of the most epic alpine terrain in North America. And if you’re lucky enough to get up there with Phantom Heli Skiing, you’re in for more than just untouched powder and epic descents—you’re stepping into a backcountry experience that’s dialed from takeoff to touchdown.
Based in Squamish, BC, Phantom Heli Skiing offers private, semi-private, and heli-assisted skiing and snowboarding adventures deep in the Coast Mountains. It's a premium operation with expert guiding, personalized service, and a passion for big terrain. But delivering this kind of experience also means moving a lot of gear—safely, efficiently, and often in harsh conditions.
That’s where RUX comes in.
“When you’re flying around in a helicopter, protecting the gear that keeps you in the air is a big deal,” says Ross Berg, owner and operator at Phantom Heli Skiing. “That’s why having a waterproof, durable bag like RUX is critical—it keeps moisture and liquids sealed in the RUX, and the sensitive helicopter components safe. We stash our guest lunches in the 70L or Waterproof Bag, and keep smaller filming and guiding essentials secure and dry, too. It’s peace of mind in a bag.”
Helicopters are incredible tools for accessing the backcountry—but they’re also finely tuned machines with critical components stashed right alongside skis, boots, cameras, and sandwiches. Any kind of spill—water, soup, fuel—can jeopardize safety. That’s why Phantom puts a premium on waterproof storage. The RUX 70L and Waterproof Bag let their team haul everything they need for a day in the mountains, with full confidence that what’s inside stays inside
Whether it's loading up lunches, organizing safety gear, or packing for a day of filming, Phantom needs gear that can handle the rugged reality of backcountry ops. RUX's rugged construction, modular design, and weatherproof performance deliver every time.
Phantom Heli Skiing sets the bar for guided heli ski adventure—and they trust RUX to help keep that bar high.
